BradFest 2012 is right around the corner and we could really use some help making this year’s festival the best yet!
WHAT ARE THE PERKS?
“The Perks!” Each festival volunteer will receive:
1. For two, 3-hour shifts, (six hours total):
2. For three, 3-hour shifts (nine hours total):
3. For four, 3-hour shifts (twelve hours total):
BRADFEST VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS
This year we are asking all volunteers for a $40 refundable deposit as part of the volunteer sign-up. This is a common requirement for festival volunteering. It helps us ensure that the volunteer commitment is upheld, gives us an accurate head count for organizing purposes and helps protect festival organizers from liability. If you complete all the shifts you sign up for at BradFest, we will refund this deposit after the festival. If you fail to complete the work requirements or fail to follow the volunteer rules, you will forfeit your deposit (essentially you will just end up paying for a ticket plus the processing fee).
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
1. First, visit the Eventbrite page to submit your $40 deposit. Click on the ‘Volunteer Deposit’ option and submit your deposit via credit or debit card. Also, please answer the questions about your t-shirt size and camping plans. The confirmation and receipt, along with instructions for how to sign up for shifts, will be sent to you from the following address: orders@eventbrite.com. Please make sure to check your spam mail for this email. Bring a copy of your confirmation email to the festival.
2. In the deposit confirmation email, you will be sent a link to access the volunteer schedule. Sign up for as many shifts as you are able. But please remember that if you do not show up for those shifts or if you don’t cancel your shifts by August 1, 2012, your deposit will not be refunded.
3. Once your deposit and shifts are confirmed, you will receive more specific information about your volunteer assignment and work schedule.
WHAT IS THE SHIFT SCHEDULE FOR FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS?
Once your deposit is received, we will send you a link to the volunteer sign-up schedule which has specific information about shift times. All shifts are three hours long unless otherwise noted. You can sign up for two or more shifts in a row, if you’d like.
PREFESTIVAL (Thursday August 2)
If you want to get all your volunteering done before the festival starts, there are several shifts helping with festival setup. The shifts run from 11am to 5pm and each is 3 hours long.
BRADFEST DAY ONE (Friday August 3)
Shifts begin at 11am and run until 1am. In addition, there are a few overnight shifts at the front gate.
BRADFEST DAY TWO (Saturday August 4)
Shifts begin at 11am and run until 2am. In addition, there are a few overnight shifts at the front gate.
BRADFEST DAY POST-FESTIVAL (Sunday August 5)
Shifts begin at 10am and run until 5pm.
BRADFEST DAY POST-FESTIVAL (Monday August 6)
Shifts begin at 10am and run until 5pm.
WHAT TYPE OF JOBS / DEPARTMENTS COULD I BE WORKING IN?
There are a variety of ways you can help – see the list below. You may end up getting pulled from one area and shifted to another based on our changing needs. Thanks in advance for being awesomely flexible.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to support Bradfest and young, Minnesota musicians! We really couldn’t do it without the help of our generous and talented volunteers!
Please see the Volunteer FAQs for more information about Bradfest volunteering.
Please see the General Bradfest FAQs for information about what to bring, Bradfest policies, on-site facilities, etc.
Contact us at volunteer@bradfest.org with any additional questions or suggestions.